Can-Am® Commander series, Defender series, Maverick Trail series equip

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 9803
Recall Number: 24735
Date of Record: 2023-12-14

1. Recall Summary
BRP US, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has issued a recall alert for certain Model Year 2022 and 2023 Can-Am side-by-side vehicles. The recall involves vehicles from the Commander series, Defender series, and Maverick Trail series that are equipped with an HD7 or 700 engine. The recall was published on December 14, 2023. The firm has received one report of a clutch malfunction. No injuries have been reported.

2. Affected Products
The recall affects approximately 14,555 units in the United States. An additional 2,285 units were sold in Canada. The products are Model Year 2022 and 2023 Can-Am Commander series, Defender series, and Maverick Trail series side-by-side vehicles equipped with an HD7 or 700 engine. The vehicles were sold in various colors. The brand and model name are located on the vehicle’s sides. The vehicles were sold at BRP Can-Am authorized dealers nationwide from October 2021 through October 2023, with a retail price range between $13,000 and $36,000. The manufacturer is BRP Mexico, of Mexico. The importer is BRP US, of Sturtevant, Wisconsin.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard involves the operator’s guide maintenance schedule section. According to the recall notice, this section contains incorrect information regarding proper maintenance intervals for the clutch. This incorrect information can lead to clutch failure. If the clutch fails, fragments can be ejected from the vehicle if not serviced, posing a risk of serious injuries. The firm has received one report of a clutch malfunction. No injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Model Year 2022 and 2023 Can-Am Commander series, Defender series, and Maverick Trail series equipped with an HD7 or 700 engines side-by-side vehicles until they have reviewed the new maintenance instructions. BRP is contacting all known purchasers directly.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy is a repair. BRP will mail a free revised maintenance information booklet to registered owners. Consumers are instructed to wait for this booklet before resuming use of the vehicle.

6. Contact Information
Consumers can contact BRP toll-free at 888-272-9222 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Sunday. Consumers can also visit the BRP website for more information. The specific online resources provided in the recall notice are:
– https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/resources/contact-us.html
– https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/owner-zone/safety-recalls.html
– https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/models/side-by-side-vehicles.html (click on “Safety Recalls” at the bottom of any page)

Information regarding the Canadian recall is available at the Transport Canada website as referenced in the recall notice.

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